I plated mine as a motorhome insurance runs $1200.
scales- I have always driven by ,no repercussions (no DOT numbers)
Length is a owner choice , mine singled is 24' overall I cant recall the wheel base ,but it is something that is almost unlimited (within the physical properties of the truck) you get to pick fuel tank location, axle ,hitch -mine is way back of the drive axle.
The transmission is a 'automated 12 speed ' no clutch peddle but it has a clutch,it senses load and picks a starting gear, when to skip shift (all the time) when to down shift ,and its never afraid to down shift on a down grade.I want to giggle went it starts double clutching and rev matching by itself , like a bunch of elfs down there pulling levers and spinnig valves.:-)
Engine braking ?
Jakes - enough said,hauls the unit down from any speed using only the first stage until about 20 mph then you step on the service brake.
Dropping one axle should shorten a truck about 4 feet assuming you cut the 'ducktail ' off.
Thanks, most of us here probably have not spent much time around HDT's making this an interesting thread. It seems like in the long run HDT's never wear out at least in the RV usage realm, they are more than enough for power, braking, payload and gross weight considerations, and they cost substantially less than a new pickup if someone can find a good used HDT tractor.
